Posts by Allan Lacoste

Just You and Your Mountain Bike

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Just You and Your Mountain Bike

There’s just something about experiencing the world around you from the trails that only your bike can show you. It feels childlike and adult at the same time, almost as if you’re getting away with a guilty pleasure except it’s all viable and practical. The mountainous trails may not be for everybody, but to those who enjoy them, I have this to say; May your trails be winding, crooked, dangerous, and lonesome. May they lead you to the most amazing views you’ve ever seen. May you ride like the wind, stay safe, and rise above the clouds. A day on the trails with nothing but your mountain bike is just what the soul needs. Be warned, you just might just find yourself, by losing yourself.

A Fishes Tale

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A Fishes Tale

Monster in the water, this scaley beast I know! The first sight of the creature surely did set the pace, for I reeled and reeled, ready to see its face. Grimly divided from the breast below, now that on dry land does dost go? With a scaled body and most ridiculous pace, gill over gill, bringer of grace. Long-finned, strong, upright, unwet, slow, as you try to hide among the deep ebb and flow. The battle goes on, the tide and the mood have set and the beast I dost battle, will soon find my net. A worthy adversary you were, and the fight is soon done. You won’t be the one who got away, you’ll be the one that I won. Hoisted on land, an old friend you fought well, and your legend will live on in a fishes tale.

Where the Pavement Ends

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Where the Pavement Ends

The great vast desert. Most of us are so used to the regular grind and hustle of modern life that we oftentimes tend to forget that places like this even exist. To some, the desert may be the last place on earth they would ever want to experience and to others, it’s a hot sandy adventure waiting to happen. While this kingdom of terrain alone is difficult to traverse, tearing up the dirt and rocks in a 4×4 is far easier, not to mention a day well spent. When it’s time to go home, I struggle with the thought of leaving this mysterious nothing behind. If only I could hail a cab back in the city and tell them to drop me off where the pavement ends.

Say it with Fireworks

Land of The Free
Independence Day

Barbecues, parades, flags, and fireworks are all things I associate with Independence Day. These few things are more than enough to paint the vivid imagery of the All-American summer. The original purpose of this day was to celebrate the birth of our great American nation on July 4th, 1776, and this has since paved the way for amazing festivities that celebrate not only America but the lives and freedoms that the accomplishments of American Independence have given us. Remember that red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. So, as we usher in yet another 4th of July, let America know how much you love her. And remember to say it with fireworks.

You’ll Find Me Lakeside with Pickles and Moonshine

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lakeside with pickles and moonshine

It’s the simpler things in life that seem to stand out the older we get. You’re less impressed by technology and just appreciate the good old things that built the memories you’re so fond of. I don’t know about you but I’d trade my smart phone and laptop right now if I could instantly be teleported back to the days of my youth and experience any one of my fondest memories. Swinging on tire swings, living life by campfire, swimming under the moonlight, up all nighters, endless hikes. On second thought, the more I think about it, I don’t think I have the energy to keep up with my younger self. Guess I’ll have to go with the next best thing. If you need me, you’ll find me lakeside with pickles and moonshine.